Head 10 Miles West from Boulder to the Gold Hill Inn

Head 10 Miles West from Boulder to the Gold Hill Inn

Gold Hill InnDoes the thought of eating another date night burger at The Mountain Sun or having yet another whiskey on The Bitter Bar’s patio make you yearn for a getaway?

Well, follow Barbara and Frank Finn’s lead and head West for the hills — The Gold Hill Inn, to be precise. Like them, you won’t be disappointed.

Follow the road and signs up Four Mile Canyon past gorgeous mountain retreats and charming bungalows, through vistas that give alternating views of Boulder’s twinkling lights and snow capped mountain peaks. The paved road turns to dirt as it leads up the mountain and back in time to the Wild West. And there, about 12-miles from progressive Boulder, are two log buildings built in 1827 and 1924 – Gold Hill Inn.

Barbara and Frank Finn, social workers from the East coast, purchased the buildings that were originally a tourist hotel and then a private vacation spot for women from the Chicago area who were teachers, nurses etc., in 1962 and started a mountain-gourmet restaurant.

“They were a little crazy,” said Brian Finn, son of Barbara and Frank and now co-owner of Gold Hill Inn. “They bought the two buildings and started a restaurant in the middle of nowhere back then, when there were no 4-wheel drive cars, no Subarus.”

But it was an instant hit. People from IBM and University of Colorado Bouldertook a liking to the authentic Colorado experience, said Finn.

Today Gold Hill Inn continues to be a popular destination as a restaurant that offers either a six-course or three-course dinner menu that changes nightly, awedding venue, the scene of murder mystery parties and a venue for national and local music.

Zak Keirn was one of the lucky ones who got into the sold out Gold Hill Inn to hear Bluegrass band the Railsplitters Friday night. Keirn is a fan of the Railsplitters, so when he found out they were playing at Gold Hill Inn he made the trek.

“I love this place – it’s really cool,” said Keirn.

Caroline Twitchell enjoyed herself at Gold Hill Inn Friday as well – though the venue was sold out when she arrived and had to check out the band through an open window.

“Luckily they were selling beer outside the kitchen window and we could hear the music from the large side yard,” said Twitchell. “Even though we weren’t able to experience it firsthand from inside, we had a great time and are anxious to return either for the live music or to try the restaurant later this summer.”

Twitchell and others will have plenty of opportunities to experience what Gold Hill Inn has to offer.

Memorial Day festivities at Gold Hill Inn include live music Sunday night featuring Cahalen Morrison & Eli West and a Monday Memorial Day BBQ featuring live music from The Yawpers, Shel, Strange Byrds, Nate & Tyler and at least weekly shows through June. If you are more of the gory type, murder mysteries are taking place June 29th -July 20th, Aug. 10th, 24th, Sept. 6th,13th, 27th and Oct. 11th,12th,19th,25th.  The restaurant is open nightly with the exception of Mondays and Tuesdays. For more information visit www.goldhillinn.com

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Quirky Boulder Real Estate Facts

Quirky Boulder Real Estate Facts

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MorkMindyHouse Boulder

The exterior of the iconic Mork & Mindy house in Boulder, CO – image via Wikipedia

Boulder, Colorado started off as a small mining town and has grown into a destination for outdoor, lifestyle, and technology enthusiasts. What may seem to be an idyllic town from the outside, though, has its share of quirky real estate facts!

No, no — this isn’t your cue to be alarmed. The quirky facts about Boulder’s real estate history just lend to the city’s overall charm.

Boulder’s most expensive home:According to a report compiled by The Huffington Post in 2012, Boulder’s most expensive piece of residential real estate is in the $11 million range. It’s an 8700+ square foot five bed, seven bath. You canview the photos here.

Aliens welcome! Did you know that the house featured in the iconic late 70s/early 80s TV show Mork & Mindy is located in Boulder? Well, the exterior is, at least. The Victorian home located at 1619 Pine Street was used for exterior shots of the home featured in the TV show (actual filming was done on a sound stage). The home was also featured in such TV shows as Perfect Strangers and Family Matters.

What’s at the top of that hill? It’s pretty hard to miss the massive building nestled at the top of Table Mesa in South Boulder. That’s NCAR – the National Center for Atmospheric Research. Not only does the property boast some of the best views in Boulder, it’s also marks the beginning of many trailheads for hiking. Parts of the Woody Allen film Sleeper were also filmed here.

Boulder really IS on the map. Baseline Road in South Boulder marks the 40th parallel on world maps.

Keep it close to home. The University of Colorado – Boulder’s red brick buildings are all built using red sandstone, quarried in Lyons, CO  (15 miles to the North).

Keep comfy — inside. In Boulder, it’s illegal to place a couch on your front porch.

 

 

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Boulder Neighborhood Guide – University Hill

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University Hill in Boulder Colorado

It’s the neighborhood that borders CU to the west. Filled with big trees, Victorian homes, and hilly streets, University Hill boasts some of the most beautiful architecture to be found in Boulder. And let’s not forget the fraternities and sororities that also make their homes in this neighborhood. Situated just south of downtown Boulder, The Hill, as it’s commonly called, is an interesting mix of college students and families, combining the best (and worst) of late-night parties and early-rising babies for the past century.

 

  • History: University Hill is one of the older neighborhoods in town, benefitting from its close proximity to the university. In 1890, the first large-scale development began and by 1906, there was enough residential growth to necessitate the opening of the neighborhood’s first school, University Hill Elementary. The boom times of the 1920′s and the military presence of the Navy’s Japanese Language School brought many more people to the area and kept the neighborhood growing.
  • Housing: In this neighborhood, housing spans the spectrum from rundown student rentals to multi-million dollar single family homes. There remain many of the original Bungalow-style houses, which were popular in the 1920′s, and lots of large Victorians on sprawling lots. Rentals abound in this neighborhood but be prepared to fight the students for the opportunity to live this close to campus.

Colorado - Boulder: Fox Theatre

  • Restaurants and Shopping: The Hill presents an eclectic mix of commerce including the famous Boulder landmarks: the Fox Theatre, The Sink and Hapa Sushi. Not to mention the many independent bookstores, coffeehouses and clothing boutiques that are prerequisites for proper college towns. To keep the students happy and cheaply-fed, there is also no shortage of sandwich shops, burrito joints and budget-food options to be found.
  • Family & Fitness: With its centralized location, University Hill is close to all the major trails in town. There is Chautauqua to the south, Flagstaff to the west and Sanitas to the the north. Just beware the hilly roads; 9th street can be a long slow trek up. If you’re into running (who’s not in Boulder?), then check out the Hill-sponsored race series with a 2K and a kid’s 1K course.
  • Schools: Flatirons or University Hill Elementary, Manhattan Middle and Boulder High

The Hill in Boulder Colorado

  • Quirks: The infamous Jon Benet Ramsey house is located in this neighborhood. It’s still on the market, if you’re interested in houses with histories. On a brighter note, University Hill has one of the most active homeowner associations in town, the University Hill Neighborhood Association. And, according to the neighborhood’s Wikipedia page (yes, this neighborhood has it’s own Wikipedia page), this is where the CU students come to party. You’ve been warned.
  • Major street boundaries: 9th on the west, Broadway on the east, Baseline on the south and Marine on the north

The Hill may seem like a quiet sleepy neighborhood during the day when the students are in class, but come Saturday night and post-football game, this neighborhood comes to life. From burning couches during student riots to Greek system shenanigans, you never quite know what you’re going to see on the Hill.

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Things To Do In Colorado

Things To Do In Colorado

Arts to Zoo Cultural Connections 
An Internet portal for the remarkable variety of arts and cultural resources available in and around Denver, including museum exhibitions, events, performances, public gardens, film series and activities for kids. You can also search and view the event calendar for current information, and purchase tickets online, ahead of time. Supported by the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District.
Web site: www.artstozoo.org
Black American West Museum and Heritage Center 
The center, located in the Dr. Justina Ford House, boasts materials and exhibits explaining the heritage of blacks in the West.
Web site: www.coax.net/people/lwf/bawmus.htm
Buffalo Bill Museum 
See the grave and museum of William F. Cody . Objects include Sitting Bull’s bow and arrows, Buffalo Bill’s show outfits, and Frederick Remington’s “Portrait of a Ranch Hand.”
Web site: www.buffalobill.org
Children’s Museum of Denver 
A hands-on educational and entertaining experience for children and their caregivers. Programs and playscapes are designed for newborns to eight-year-olds. Children can participate in theatre, dance and movement, cultural activities, science activities, games and team activities. Other programs enhance cognitive functioning for babies, and real-life roleplaying activities for older kids.
Web site: www.cmdenver.org
City Driving and Walking Tours 
Discover Denver’s historic landmarks and points of interest at your own pace.
Web site: www.denvergov.org/AboutDenver/today.asp
Colorado Historical Society 
Imagine covered wagons, a rendezvous of fur traders, Indian buffalo hunts, mining the Rocky Mountains and life in early Denver . Colorado ‘s own museum features collections of photographs, artifacts and documents. Dioramas and changing exhibitions bring history to life.
Web site: www.coloradohistory.org
Colorado Trail Maps 
Day hikers, walkers, cyclists and other outdoor enthusiasts can download and print trail maps for trails that are accessible from urban regions throughout the state (national parks are excluded.)Complete with trail descriptions, the detailed maps are provided by the Colorado Lottery, which has provided over $11.5 million for more than 303 trail projects since 1983.
Web site: www.coloradolottery.com/about/trailmaps
Denver Art Museum 
The Denver Art Museum is world famous for its American Indian art collection. Visitors can view outstanding architecture, graphics and design galleries, or explore stunning Asian, Modern & Contemporary art, pre-Columbian, and Spanish Colonial galleries.
Web site: www.denverartmuseum.org
Denver Botanic Gardens 
Whether you visit Denver Botanic Gardens to relax under the shade of the enormous weeping willow in the Japanese Garden, to learn from a class or expert lecture, to listen to breezy, cool jazz on a hot summer night or tour the twinkling winter wonderland created by Blossoms of Light, we hope you’ll find that Denver Botanic Gardens is more than just a beautiful garden.
Web site: www.botanicgardens.org
Denver Convention Complex 
Find out what’s happening today and what’s coming up at the Colorado Convention Center and Currigan Exhibition Hall. Floor layouts, directions, nearby lodging and dining guides are also included.
Web site: www.denverconvention.com
Denver Firefighters Museum 
The museum houses an extensive archive of old photographs, documents, journals and news stories about early Denver and the development of firefighting technology. Many artifacts date from 1866, including hand-drawn schematics and two early motorized vehicles. A unique gift shop offers books, toys, collectibles and antiques.
Web site: www.colorado2.com/museum
Denver Mint 
Enjoy a tour of Denver ‘s U.S. Mint, one of only two full-service mints in the nation. Producing between 14 and 20 billion coins each year, the Denver Mint is the largest producer of coins in the world. The gift shop offers exciting numismatic coin and money-related collectibles. Call 303-405-4766 for information about tour scheduling procedures, or visit the Mint’s Web site.
Web site: www.usmint.gov/mint_tours/index.cfm?action=denver
Denver Museum of Nature and Science 
Home of the Gates Planeterium and the IMAX Theater, the Denver Museum of Nature and Science is packed with information relating to the world around us. With programs for the young and old alike, the Museum will keep you entertained, and learning, for hours!
Web site: www.dmns.org
Denver Public Library 
The Denver Public Library (DPL) is the information resource for the people of Denver and the greater metro area. It also acts as the official Resource Center for the state of Colorado and is a regional depository for publications of the U.S. government. The Library is world-renowned for its collection of western Americana and its model Children’s Library.
Web site: denver.lib.co.us
Denver Rail Heritage Society 
Take an inexpensive ride on an open trolley car around Denver ‘s Confluence Park region, or ride through the scenic Platte River Valley to west Denver . Similar to those that once made up Denver ‘s fleet of 300 streetcars, these replica trolleys depart the station near the Children’s Museum on fair–weather weekends in winter and daily in summer.
Web site: www.denvertrolley.org
Denver Urban Gardens 
As a nonprofit organization, DUG operates and assists with the creation and management of over 60 metro-area community gardens and small parks.
Web site: www.dug.or
Denver Zoo 
The Denver Zoo is home to 3,500 animals representing more than 600 different species. During a Zoo visit you can see rare amur leopards, black rhinoceros, coral reef fish, elephants, zebras, vampire bats, gorillas and more!
Web site: www.denverzoo.or
Forney Museum of Transportation 
A “must see” for train buffs! Visit the museum in its new location on Brighton Boulevard . Enjoy over 500 exhibits featuring early-model carriages, automotives and locomotives, including the Big Boy Engine and the Forney Locomotive 040-T Engine built in 1897.
Web site: www.forneymuseum.com
 MaxNights.com 
For info on the latest entertainment and local artist/musician activities in Denver. We post profiles for bands, musicians, comedians, djs, artists and more. Check out our events and live music calendar. Denver has a lot to offer for entertainment and you can find the best opportunities through MaxNights.com!
Mizel Museum of Judaica 
Permanent and changing exhibits illustrate the Jewish historical, artistic and cultural heritage. 
Web site: www.mizelmuseum.org
Molly Brown House Museum 
Costumed guides lead visitors through the 1889 home of the “Unsinkable Molly Brown” – Denver ‘s famous socialite, philanthropist and Titanic survivor.
Web site: www.mollybrown.com
Museo de las Americas 
The museum preserves and interprets the art, history and culture of Latinos in the Americas .
Web site: www.museo.org
Museum of Contemporary Art 
Denver’s first and only contemporary art museum. MCA is a non-collecting space that functions like the European model of a kunsthalle, offering ongoing presentations of innovative and challenging art of our time. Multi-disciplinary programs. Tours upon request.
Web site: www.mcartdenver.org
National Western Stock Show and Rodeo 
Nearly 100 years old, and bigger than ever, the National Western has been recognized by the Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame as one of the top 100 events of the year in the U.S. by the American Business Association, and named Rodeo of the Year by Events Business News Magazine. 
Web site: www.nationalwestern.com
Ocean Journey 
Denver ‘s interactive aquarium and the only marine sciences center in an eight-state region. Explore waters and wildlife from the Continental Divide to the Sea of Cortez , and from an Indonesian rain forest to the depths of the Pacific Ocean .
Web site: www.oceanjourney.org
Parks and Recreation Mountain Parks 
The City and County of Denver owns and operates some of the nicest parks in the front range.
Web site: www.denvergov.org/dephome.asp?depid=88
Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre 
The world-famous Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre is open year-round. The new 30,000-square foot Burnham Hoyt Visitor Center offers free interactive and educational displays that, along with a short documentary film, highlight the geological and musical history of Red Rocks. Custom guided tours are also available, and the Ship Rock Grille is a dining treasure serving Colorado cuisine.
Web site: www.redrocksonline.com
Sports Franchises in Denver 

Arena Football (AFL) Colorado Crush 
The team is led by legendary quarterback John Elway, who teamed with Kroenke Sports Enterprises and Denver Broncos owner Pat Bowlen to bring Arena Football to Colorado . The Crush began playing in February 2003.
Web site: www.coloradocrush.com

Baseball (MLB) The Colorado Rockies 
Since 1993 the Rockies have been Denver ‘s ticket to America ‘s favorite pasttime.
Web site: rockies.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/col/homepage/col_homepage.jsp

Basketball (NBA) The Denver Nuggets 
The Nuggets have called Denver home since their ABA origin in 1967.
Web site: www.nba.com/nuggets

Football (NFL) The Denver Broncos 
Winners of Superbowls XXXII and XXXIII. The Broncos originated in Denver in 1959.
Web site: www.denverbroncos.com

Hockey (NHL) The Colorado Avalanche 
Our 1996 and 2001 Stanley Cup Championship hockey franchise.
Web site: www.coloradoavalanche.com

Lacrosse (NLL) Colorado Mammoth 
The inaugural Colorado Indoor Lacrosse season began January 3, 2003.
Web site: www.coloradomammoth.com

Soccer (MLS) The Colorado Rapids 
Major League Soccer became Denver ‘s fifth franchise. The Rapids first game was in April 1996.
Web site: www.coloradorapids.com

Theatres and Arenas 
City-owned facilities are constantly offering many types of programs, from exhibitions to theatrical works, to sporting events.
Web site: www.denvergov.org/dephome.asp?depid=22
The Urban Farm 
The Urban Farm is a non-profit organization that teaches agricultural and environmental education to urban children and youth. Conveniently situated on 23 acres within the Stapleton development area, The Farm offers classes, tours, school visits and outdoor meeting facilities.
Web site: www.theurbanfarm.org
Wildernet 
A great online outdoor recreation resource dedicated to the outdoor enthusiast. Wildernet provides detailed information on trails, mountains, campgrounds, climbing areas, lakes, rivers and winter sports.
Web site: www.wildernet.com
Winter Park 
For great skiing in the winter and great hiking and mountain biking in the summer, see the beauty of Winter Park and Fraser Valley .
Web site: www.skiwinterpark.com

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WANTED: Homes For Sale

WANTED: Homes For Sale

 

Wanted: Denver & Boulder County Homes For Sale!I have active buyers looking for homes throughout various parts of the Denver and Boulder metro areas and there aren’t enough listings. If you would consider selling, please email me and be sure to include:

  • Property Address
  • Price you would like to sell for
  • Tell me about your home
  • Best Phone # to reach you

I will tell my buyer(s) about your home and contact you to schedule a showing if it sounds like a fit.

 

 

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Home prices accelerate by most in seven years

Home prices accelerate by most in seven years

By Leah Schnurr

(Reuters) – Home prices accelerated by the most in nearly seven years in March as the spring buying season gave the sector traction, while surging consumer confidence pointed to some resilience for the economic recovery.

The data on Tuesday also suggested the two segments could act as buffers as the broader economy faces the pinch of belt-tightening in Washington.

The S&P/Case Shiller composite index of 20 metropolitan areas climbed 10.9 percent year over year, beating expectations for 10.2 percent. This was the biggest increase since April 2006, just before prices peaked in the summer of that year.

Prices in the 20 cities gained 1.1 percent in March compared to the month before on a seasonally adjusted basis, topping economists’ forecasts for a 1 percent rise.

The housing market turned a corner in 2012, several years after its far-reaching collapse. The recovery has picked up since as inventory has tightened, foreclosures eased and historically low mortgage rates have attracted buyers.

A Reuters poll showed the recovery in the housing market likely has momentum through the rest of the year, with economists ratcheting up their forecasts for price gains in 2013.

Separate data showed consumer confidence picked up in May to its highest in more than five years in the midst of a stock market rally and lower gasoline prices.

Housing and the consumer have shown strength even as there have been hints that tighter fiscal policy is starting to bite in the broader economy. Across-the-board U.S. government spending cuts of $85 billion went into effect in March, while the payroll tax holiday expired at the beginning of the year, raising taxes for many Americans.

The data suggested both areas were performing better than the overall economy, said Sam Bullard, senior economist at Wells Fargo in Charlotte, North Carolina.

“There are some individual circumstances that are helping to propel both of these a little bit stronger than what the actual underlying strength would suggest,” said Bullard, pointing to the effect of higher stock prices on consumers, and investor demand for homes in beaten-down regions lifting prices.

Economists expect the pace of growth likely cooled in the second quarter, partly due to tighter fiscal policy, but the second half of the year is seen regaining traction. Investor attention has turned to when the Federal Reserve might start to slow its economic stimulus efforts.

The data lent support to equities where Wall Street rose after comments from central banks around the world reassured investors supportive monetary policies would remain in place. U.S. Treasuries yields rose to their highest levels in over a year.

Housing-related shares rose following the Case-Shiller report before giving up some gains in the afternoon, with the S&P homebuilders ETF up 0.4 percent. The ETF is up nearly 20 percent for the year, outpacing the more than 16 percent surge seen in the benchmark S&P 500 index.

Home prices in Phoenix continued their sharp ascent, rising 22.5 percent from a year earlier. Other standouts included San Francisco, up 22.2 percent, and hard-hit Las Vegas, up 20.6 percent.

 

 

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Boulder’s Dakota Ridge

Boulder’s Dakota Ridge

North Boulder’s Dakota Ridge’s strong sense of community, energy efficient homes, and nearby hiking make it a popular location for families.’

Boulder mountain living at its finest, Dakota Ridge is a community that offers a great deal of fun, excitement, relaxation, and exploration opportunities. It’s easy to say that a town has a little something for everyone but with Dakota Ridge, that statement has never been more true.

Dakota Ridge Neighborhood Overview

Located at the foothills of Boulder, Colorado, Dakota Ridge is close enough to the large city to offer plenty of cultural events and cuisine options, but it’s far enough away that you won’t feel overwhelmed by the hustle and bustle. Nestled in the foothills with access to hiking and biking trails, there is a strong sense of community within this subdivision.

With plenty of playgrounds, foot trails, and well-reviewed schools, Dakota Ridge is a great place to raise a family.

Dakota Ridge has a great variety of homes for sale and rent. You can find condos, apartment, townhouses, small family houses, and even million-dollar mansions in this neighborhood.

Compiled from last quarter’s statistics, the median sale price of a house in Dakota Ridge was $650,000, though there are certainly homes to be found in a lower price range.

The average listing price of a new house in Dakota Ridge is currently around $603,000, but that price has been dropping weekly. If this trend continues, you can look to buy a new home in Dakota Ridge for an excellent price over the next year or two.

Dakota Ridge is a community with something for everyone–and everyone’s budget–that offers plenty of opportunity for fun, calm, relaxation, and adventure.

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Holiday Neighborhood Business Guide

Holiday Neighborhood Business Guide

Boulder Quest Center – Martial Arts :: Meditation :: Fitness
Cultivate personal power through self-defense, self-exploration, and boundary expansion. In our 900 year old martial art, you progress from Self-Protection through to the Path of the Protector. Young children (ages 4-6) begin in our Mighty Dragons program. Youth and Adults begin in the White-Yellow Earth curriculum. In our meditation program, you begin by mastering yourself and then your world. In fitness, you can experience someof the most unique classes in Boulder, including Cardio Sword, Cardio Kickbox, and TribalBelly Dance. Whatever program you choose, our classes are designed to help you Unleash Your Potential! Try a free class by calling (303) 440-3647 or emailing info@boulderquest.com.

Red Pine Studios – A Full Service Video Production Company
We have experience with feature film production, TV broadcast, corporate, commercial, documentary, event, and music video production. We will take your project from development to delivery. What sets us apart: an-site shooting area customizable for your interviews and local shoot set-ups, a dedicated audio room for your voice-over and sound design work, steadicam unit, and RED 4K Digital Cinema high-definition technology. RED allows us to shoot your projects in ultra high-definition video and deliver to any system. We also administer the planet’s largest nature and outdoors video production contest, The Under Water Over Land Challenge. See our website at www.redpinestudios.com or call us at (720) 329-5007.

Proto’s Pizza – LOVE AT FIRST BITE!
Amazing Pizza … Tasty Salads… Yummy Desserts…Artic Martinis… Delightful Wines…Cold Beer.. Come check out our great patio this Spring and Summer!! We are waiting for you! Visit our new website: protospizza.com and see about our monthly wine and beer tastings, menu info, our other stores, and all that is Proto’s Pizza!! Open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner. 720-565-1050

Bryan Bowen Architects, P.C.
Bryan Bowen Architects, P.C.  is a multidisciplinary design collaborative that explores how we may live more lightly upon our earth in beautiful and healthy environments. Current projects: LEED Platinum net_zero_energy community center in Westminster; eco-Habitat housing on 16th, LEED Gold offices for Namaste Solar Electric on north broadway; net_zero_energy homes in Placitas and Jemez Pueblo, NM; and other sustainable building projects like recently completed Silver Sage Cohousing, on 16th and Yellow Pine. Bryan and his family live in Wild Sage Cohousing. For more info: www.bryanbowenarchitects. or call 303-443-3629.

Tres Birds Workshop
We are a design and build firm that enjoys working on creative architectural projects for our clients. Our project types have included the following: custom residential, retail, mixed-use, public spaces, studios, installations, developments. We gravitate towards the beauty and use of reclaimed and raw material, re-purposed in a unique way. We are invested in all the details of blurring old and new. Inhabitants of our built forms resonate with the materiality. Our website: www.tresbirds.com

Generation Think Tank
A non-traditional Marketing & Advertising agency that focuses 90% of its time on helping companies target the 13-35 year old demographic, and 10% on uniques buzzworthy products or services. Three core services: Digital Branded Entertainment (Video Commercials, Website Creation, SEO), Buzz Marketing (non-traditional marketing and advertising), Event/Mobile Marketing (organize and implement strategies for tours or events). www.GenerationThinkTank.com – Jackson@GenerationThinkTank.com

Boulder Car Share
Be Part of the Solution – Take Up the Low-Car Diet! Lose 2,000 Pounds in a Day! Boulder CarShare encourages everyone to walk and bike more. By driving LESS, we can all save MORE. SHARE a car, help SPARE the air. Boulder CarShare offers flexible wheels for an urban lifestyle.  Choose from a fuel-efficient, compact hybrid car to a dual-fuel pick-up truck. Live a more active lifestyle and reduce your dependence on automobiles and foreign oil: E-mail info@carshare.org or call 303-271-3510.

Independent Power Systems (IPS)
We are an emerging leader in solar electric engineering, design, and installation. Locally owned, IPS has been installing residential, commercial, and remote solar electric systems for more than a decade.  To learn more about solar electric, as well as Federal, State, and Local rebates and incentives, or to tour the north Boulder solar neighborhood visit us at www.solarips.com, send an email to info@solairps.com, or call us at (303) 443-0115.

FirstBank of Boulder
Located at 4520 North Broadway Unit D is the North Boulder bank for you. As Colorado’s largest locally-owned bank, we have been providing full service banking for over 45 years. FirstBank has grown into a $9.2 billion organization that provides its customers with innovative banking products and outstanding customer service with local decisions. Please stop by and meet the branch managers, Sara Kerlee and Shaaron Westover-Goswick or go to www.efirstbank.com. We look forward to meeting you.

RESTAURANT 4580
4580 Broadway – 303.448.1500 – www.restaurant4580.com
Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 5pm-on. Sunday Brunch 11-2. Happy Hour 5-6 at the bar or on the patio.
4580 opened in the spring of 2006, as a labor of love. With three young children and hectic lives, we were looking for a friendly, relaxing neighborhood place that had consistently great food and service. For these same reasons we strive to make Restaurant 4580 a comfortable place, a place you can come to be treated well and have a good meal at a good value. Popular menu items include: our signature bacon wrapped dates; greek mezzi plate; lamb dolma; house made pastas; roasted wild salmon; lobster risotto; lamb shank and much more. Spend time with your family and friends here; enjoy KIDS EAT FREE BEFORE 6:00, Date Night on Tuesdays, Gluten Free Selections, Happy Hour and our special Holiday BBQs on the patio.

Catnip and Bones Professional Pet Services.
Holiday Neighborhood Pet Care. Michele Grybeck, professional pet sitter. Responsible pet care with love and affection. Services includes daily dog walks, overnight care or daily visits when a client is traveling, hikes, dog park outings and pet taxi/chauffeur service for trips to the vet or grooming. Excellent references and I am bonded and insured. Please call or email for information on rates and availability at 303-819-5862 or michele.grybeck@gmail.com

Wonderland Hill Development Company
In business since 1974 specializes in community based sustainable development. WHDC has developed a strong identity in the national cohousing market and is the largest developer of cohousing in America. “Community is the Key to Sustainability” and the company works to provide its clients value in two ways: 1) by creating a “sense of place” 2) by building community to create social capital, a better lifestyle and a sense of purpose. Web address: www.whdc.com or call 303-449-3232

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Boulder Restaurants

Boulder Restaurants

The dining scene in Boulder is as exciting and diverse as the community itself. Restaurants in Boulder feature cuisine from around the globe, including MexicanAsianItalian, and of course, contemporary and continental American. From organic, local establishments featuring “farm to table” food to elegant restaurants offering lavish dishes prepared by award-winning chefs, the quest for a memorable meal ends here. Every type of food and every sort of atmosphere can be found on one of the local menus in Boulder, Colorado. Boulder’s residents know how to enjoy themselves. Numerous local breweries, outdoor cafés, and intimate restaurants line the streets in several of Boulder’s unique districts and neighborhoods. Delicious green cuisine and organic delights can be found everywhere: the Pearl Street Mall, Twenty Ninth Street Retail District, and both North and South Boulder. The Hill District, adjacent to the University of Colorado, is another happening area in which to sample Boulder’s lively nightlife scene and check out some of the locally-brewed craft micro beers that Boulder is famous for.

Denver’s 25 Best Restaurants — Five of them are in Boulder
Boulder Creek Winery — Watch a 6-minute video on this award winning winery

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Things to Do in Boulder with Kids

Things to Do in Boulder with Kids

If you’re traveling to Boulder with little ones in tow, you’ll have no problem finding ways to entertain them.

The Pearl Street Mall, in particular, has endless diversions for kids, including fascinating street performers and strategically placed play areas for children. Judging by the squeals of delight you’ll hear as you get near the pop-jet fountain at Pearl and 14th Street, this may get the kids’ vote for best Boulder attraction. Water shoots up randomly from spouts in the pavement as little ones scamper through.

A rock garden with big boulders perfect for scrambling on, hiding behind and sitting atop is another popular spot and is located between 13th Street and Broadway. Similarly, a collection of sculptures between 14th and 15th streets is irresistible to children who like to climb on a giant stone snail and other oversized creatures.

Plenty of downtown businesses cater to kids, too. Into the Wind kite and toyshop is positively overflowing with clever trinkets that will keep your little ones intrigued for hours. Color Me Mine offers a chance for them to get creative as they paint their own pottery. And Momentum, a shop specializing in responsibly sourced goods, has a kids’ corner for reading and playing while mom and dad shop.

Of course, outside of Boulder’s downtown area are plenty of activities for kids, many of which offer learning alongside fun. The Wonder of Science at Twenty Ninth Street offers an interactive learning area with large-scale lighted models of the planets, a weather reporting station, a 35-foot tall sounding rocket and more. The Underwater Fish Observatory along the Boulder Creek behind Millennium Harvest House is an opportunity for kids to peek in on fish swimming in their natural environment. And the Boulder History Museum’s Discovery Room is a hands-on kids’ component to the current exhibitions.

Of course, if it’s just good old-fashioned playtime you want, consider Gateway Park Fun Center in North Boulder. Kids of all ages will be swept up in the mini golf course, go-karts, batting cages, human maze, an indoor arcade and more.

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